Firstly thanks to all those who noticed the absence of posts from my end and have been gleefully kicking my arse to start producing again (that will be you then Martin and a couple of others).
I think what has been of most concern to many is that The Hound is still alive and well. So I thought I should re-ignite the blog with a picture of his highness taking a wee rest while gazing down on a deserted beach in County Donegal. The beach is Tramore Strand, but that won’t really help much as Tramore can be translated into “big beach” and there are lots of beaches in the County with this same name. This particular one is near Dunfanaghy.
The image itself was taken in July of this year, a particularly grisly month as can be seen by the ominous dark clouds rolling in the background.
Hope you are all well.
John
Meticulous Mick 
Hi John, Happy New Year, thanks for the follow I thought we were already following each other…. Lovely photo beautiful dog!!
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Me too Willow, but then in checking on my stats that I appeared not to be following you anymore. A glitch in the system as I know that has happened not just with me but a number of users. All corrected now mind 😎
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have a good day John 😉
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You too xx
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Handsome hound! 😄 so pleased you are back!
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Good to see you back – Merry Christmas.
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Cheers Aidy, I have a bit of catching up to do…..have a great Christmas and see you in 2016. MM🎄
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Love that Donnegal Dawg 😃.. and to see you posting.
Merry Christmas John 🎉
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Good to see you back Mick, can’t keep an old dog down .
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I’m sure you have changed the word to ‘old’ from ‘good’ 😉 Even these spectacled eyes noticed that….🎄😉
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Hey John, good to hear from you and the hound 🙂 Hope all is well with you! My posting has been a bit patchy at times this year. Life sort of happens 😉 Well winter is pretty much like summer at the moment weather wise!! I want some snow ❄
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Sarah, lovely to see your face pop up.Will have to take a trip over to your own excellent work, but until I do, have a great Christmas my dear friend Sarah, John x
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Happy Christmas to you too my friend 😀
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Hope the newly weds have a great Christmas together 😍🎄
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We will indeed 😀 Woken by the cats being cute in our faces!
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Good to see you back! Happy Holidays!
Dina & co
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Dina, fab to see your Norwegian flag flutter on my blog. Hope you and your family are well wherever you may be spending the festive season, John x 🎄
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I’ve been pretty inactive this year,too, but I did notice your absence! Happy Christmas!
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Will have to catch up at the start of next year. Have a good Christmas Anne, MM / John 🎄
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It is interesting, when I saw this post come up in my feed I thought, wow, I haven’t seen a post from him in some time. I have been inconsistent with my posts since this summer and have enjoyed the break. I hope the same can be said for you. I always enjoy looking at your part of the world through your lens, Have a wonderful holiday and New Year!
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Carrie, have a great Christmas yourself and look forward to seeing more of you in 2016, MM 🍀
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I’ve missed you and dog!
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Thanks Dannie, I think I have a bit of catching up to do. John x
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Welcome Back – I have missed your posts! Thanks for sharing the Handsome Hound 🙂 Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year!!!
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Happy Christmas and Happy New Year too, I’ve got a bit of catching up to do. 😎
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Yes you do and you will get back into the fray and flow pretty quickly!
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Beautiful Hound!
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Cheers Kitt. He’s full of bounce 🐺
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Personally I’m glad to see that YOU are alive and well, John (as well as The Hound). Have thought of you often and wondered where you had gone. So happy to see you back!
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Cheers Debbie, good to see your name pop up on the screen. Hope all is good at your end and have a great Christmas. John x
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Good to hear from you and the dawg – all the best for Christmas and 2016
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Cheers Robin, have a happy festive season, John
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Happy Christmas, John….the hound is looking really princely x
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Cheers Catholic, I see the family is expanding nicely. Have a happy family Christmas x
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Hello again, thought you had dropped off the planet 🙂
The Hound has grown, I’m sure! and looks completely at ease surveying that wonderful stretch of beach. Looking forward to more of your images.
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Good to see you are still around Lee. Hope all is good down under. 👍🏼🍀
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Life is wonderful!!
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🎄🎄🎄
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Lovely to see you back, John. Have missed you.
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Thanks Jean, good to see your name pop up 🍀
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Welcome back! Thom.
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Cheers Thom, hope all is good with yourself. John
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Glad you are back. Great to see his highness looking so healthy and what a fantastic stretch of sand. You certainly live on a very beautiful part of our planet.
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Thank you Agnes, he’s just got a great take on life and loves his walks. Great to see your name pop up 👍🏼
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I’ve really enjoyed your shots of The Hound. It’s great to see all that doggie energy and zest captured and shared.
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